Checking a Carpenters Level
Most recent answer: 10/27/2008
Q:
To check a carpenters bubble level accuracy, can you float the level on a uniform thickness board in a tub of calm water?
- Georg Koenig (age stone)
Hilo, HI, USA
- Georg Koenig (age stone)
Hilo, HI, USA
A:
Sounds like a good idea to me.
LeeH
LeeH
(published on 10/27/2008)
Follow-Up #1: How to check a level
Q:
Actually that is not a good way to check a level. Easier to put that level on the ground so that it is sort of level. Set the level on the board and note the location of the bubble -let's say it's off a full bubble to the right - turn the level around end-for-end and check the bubble again. An accurate level will read the same in both cases - it will again read a full bubble to the right.
- Tim Weber (age 63)
Lomita, CA
- Tim Weber (age 63)
Lomita, CA
A:
That sounds like a good system.
Mike W.
Mike W.
(published on 04/26/2012)